Madhur Bhandarkar celebrates 20 years of Corporate: 'Grateful for this journey'
Mumbai, July 7
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, on Tuesday, took to social media to celebrate 20 years of his acclaimed film 'Corporate.'
Marking the milestone, the filmmaker shared a heartfelt note expressing gratitude to the producers, actors, technicians, and viewers whose support and appreciation have kept the film alive over the years. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Madhur expressed his gratitude for being part of a journey that continues to be remembered even two decades after its release.
Sharing posters from the movie, Madhur wrote, "#20YearsOfCorporate Time flies! A huge, heartfelt thanks to all the producers, brilliant actors, talented technicians, & most importantly, the amazing audience. Your love and appreciation for the film #Corporate have kept it alive all these years. Grateful for this journey. @ShailendraS7 @bipsluvurself @kaykaymenon02 @mrrajatkapoor @shamirTandon @RajBabbar23."
Released on 7 July 2006, "Corporate," written and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, featured Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Payal Rohatgi, Minissha Lamba, and Raj Babbar in key roles. The story explored the intense rivalry, ambition, and power struggles between two influential industrialists and their business empires.
Meanwhile, last month, Madhur Bhandarkar made headlines after he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister. The filmmaker praised PM Modi's leadership and said that the country was in "safe hands."
Bhandarkar told IANS: "I am very happy that PM Modi has been in office for so many years and has done very good work. Since 2014, we have seen a very remarkable journey. He is a very popular world leader. Wherever we go outside India, people speak highly of him and admire him. People are very fond of him."
"It feels great that he has completed such a long tenure of 12 years and has become the longest-serving Prime Minister. Very nice. Whenever I have met him, it has always been a very good experience..."
— IANS
Reader Comments
I remember watching Corporate as a young professional in Mumbai. The power dynamics, the boardroom politics, the personal sacrifices - it was all so authentic. Madhur Bhandarkar really captured the pulse of India's corporate culture in the 2000s. Bipasha Basu and Kay Kay Menon were outstanding. Definitely a film that deserves this celebration.
Corporate was ahead of its time! The way it showed the cutthroat competition and ethical dilemmas in the business world is still relevant today. But I can't help feeling sad that Bhandarkar has become so political now. His films used to criticize power structures, now he just praises them. Anyway, congratulations on 20 years! 🙏
Twenty years and still remembered - that's the mark of a truly great film. Corporate wasn't just entertainment, it was a mirror to society. Bhandarkar's filmmaking style was so refreshing in those days. I hope the younger generation discovers this film too. And yes, his praise for PM Modi is his personal opinion - let's not mix art with politics! 😊
Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate was a wake-up call for many young Indians entering the corporate rat race. It showed the dark side of ambition. But I find it ironic that the same filmmaker now showers praise on the establishment. Anyway, the film remains a classic. Happy anniversary! 🎬
Ah, Corporate! One of those films that made me question my own career choices in my early 20s. The opening scene itself was so powerful
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